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What is a canteen of cutlery?

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What is a canteen of cutlery?
A canteen of cutlery refers to a set of knives, forks and spoons, usually stored in a box or a silverware holder. Canteens of cutlery have been around for a while, and there are numerous antique silver canteens to be discovered. A “canteen” is a British term for a box or chest that holds cutlery and other table utensils. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage canteens of cutlery.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
William Hutton & Sons Desert Cutlery Canteen The little Oak Canteen is good and sound, it
Category

Vintage 1940s Adam Style Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Edwardian Mahogany Cutlery Canteen, James Deakin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian mahogany cutlery canteen, James Deakin. This is a good mahogany canteen, dating from
Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

W.M.F Art Nouveau Cutlery Canteen
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
W.M.F. an Art Nouveau cutlery canteen, in oak case, Early 20th century. The upper hinged casket
Category

Early 20th Century Tableware

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Wellington Cutlery Canteen, Francis Newton
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian inlaid mahogany serpentine Wellington cutlery canteen, Francis Newton This is a good
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Knife Box, English, Walnut, Cutlery Canteen, Fitted Interior, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique knife box. An English, walnut cutlery canteen with fitted interior, dating to
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Knife Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Knife Box, English, Cutlery Canteen, Oak Lined, Kitchen, Georgian, 1770
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique knife box. An English, flame mahogany cutlery canteen with oak fitted interior
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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